Hase Taiga, who has been working part-time for three years at the small restaurant "Tanomi," was once a promising young athlete—the star of his university’s relay team—but his past was marred by poor athletic performance. Although he doesn’t have any particular dreams at the moment, he’s starting to feel fulfilled by his job, especially since the owner entrusted him with the task of coming up with new dishes for the menu. Meanwhile, Park Rin, a South Korean student majoring in animation, is immersed in studying for her exams. Just as she feels relieved to have managed to turn in her project just before the deadline, she receives an eviction notice from the student dormitory… However, for a foreigner, finding housing in Japan is no easy feat, and Rin finds herself exhausted, both physically and mentally. That’s when the two have a chance encounter at "Tanomi." Rin is moved by the onigiri Taiga serves her, and her hunger and fatigue are gradually soothed. Taiga, for his part, is captivated by Rin’s smile as she eats with relish. And the moment their eyes meet, an irresistible spark flies between them.